My new poem for a new year! Encouraging you and I to make the most of this year and to face one fear at a time.
Check out my new poem:
A Meeting
I stood here waiting for you I moved not one bit I endured cold nights Winter covered me with its blanket I sat here quiet amongst my kind Awaiting our meeting Awaiting our time
Through the valleys Amidst the fog Times of uncertainty And a land full of smog What hindered you from getting here? Your heart full of clog? What or who got in your way? Was it the years of heartbreak and disappointments Or you yesterday?
How about fear? I hear it can cause a delay Year after year But I waited for you patiently to arrive To thrive and not just strive You prayed and prayed There are times you fought And remained Steadfast, Stood on business even when in despair and drained You persevered and yearned Applied wisdom and learned But made it to me and now you froze Is it because you have to again believe And be reminded of past victories
Have you ever seen a mountain of such stature. Am I intimidating? Are you afraid of heights or the unknown? I welcome you here And I know someone who is not visible But has been ever present and will not leave you alone
To the mountaintop and to the other side I welcome you to recover all that has been lost Birth that which almost died Hold on to your faith no matter the cost Uncover blessings you have not seen Reach your full potential and fulfill your heart’s dream
And if you tell me to move with all of your heart And with His word Dont be surprised if I do what I heard Face me. You will overcome Don’t give up and retreat You have already overcome I will surrender to defeat As you stand victoriously.
Come check out my web version or digital Children’s book titled Destiny’s Shoes.
Great for story time with your little one and an awesome conversation starter about purpose and destiny.
Everyone has a destiny and purpose.
I like to think that destiny is your ordained calling, end goal, or destination for your life. Purpose is why you were created and the vehicle that aids you in fulfilling your destiny. I still have yet to fully understand destiny, at least the way God views it. Nevertheless, this definition of destiny and purpose have helped me a bit.
Watch this with your little one and get the conversation started about destiny and purpose and how your children are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Get your life with this new planner. Stay organized. Plan your week. Set your goals. Breathe and receive God’s plan to revive the areas of your life with CPR (CALM, PEACE, and a time of REFRESHING).
Next year, Lord I feel led To go quiet in the land, While my footprints still show up in the sand, Right behind Yours. Next year, Lord I pray I hold Your hand. That is the only way I will be able to stand. Cling to You all 365 days Acknowledge You in all of my ways.
I cried so much this year. Next year, let me remember You have collected every tear. This year was so uncomfortable and I kept going back and forth about giving up. Next year, I won’t throw in the towel, Even when it is soaked and I have had enough. This year, the healing journey continued and felt long. Next year, I’ll still be healing but singing a new song. This year, I leaked emotionally and was scared as hell. Next year, I will release maturely and the will of God over my life will prevail. This year, I was stuck. Next year, I will arise from the enemy’s prison and drink from the overflow of my God-given cup.
This year I felt alone and misunderstood. Next year, I will live confidently and do all that God said I could. This year I felt weak, overwhelmed and drained. Next year, I may have moments I run low but I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens me, and I will not strain.
This year, I struggled in every area of my life. One attack after the other. Strife after strife. Next year I will consistently suit up in daily wardrobe of the armor of God and godly wisdom. And doing so will help me fight. This year, I learned some things And set some boundaries. Next year, the fruit of such will sprout. This year had seasons of emotional, financial and spiritual drought. But Next year, I will stay in the presence of God, Receive His love and answers to what I have been trying to figure out.
This year I began to learn to turn down the noise and God’s voice got clearer. Next year, what will happen if I drew nearer To the One Who first loved me, Ancient of Days, Who gave His only begotten Son So that I may be set free? This year I wanted to run away and abandon the mission. Next year, because I developed His wisdom and His courage, I can remain in the kitchen. In which God provides me with an apron and a pot. But the kitchens in which He did not, I’m up and I’m out. Because next year I will be intentional with all that I am and about, Intentional with my time, respectful to my purpose, allowing God to continue bringing things to the surface. So, I can continue to heal. I will be authentic and not just keep it real I will allow myself to feel And acknowledge my flaws. Remembering that I need the Holy Spirit still. Next year, I will laugh more And not please people to death and work so hard to earn love. I will believe that I am enough from the One Above.
Next year, I will love others as I love myself And do what is best for me. As long as God approves and it is clothed in integrity. I have to live with my self 24-7. And stand before the God of Earth and Heavens. Next year, I may be silent. I may be still. What I accepted this year, I may not accept next year. I may change my mind, But I will continue to heal. I will not let the world define me Or those who can only see me from their sight. I will continue to allow the Word of God to renew my mind to transform my life. I will March to the beat of my own drum, cymbals and harp. Thank God for each new day And try not to lose heart. Next year, I will take one day at a time And not rush through the process or journey. Doing life without God and not step by step can give you whiplash and land your soul on a gurney. Next year, I will Keep my eyes fixed on God And get back on the bike of life. Try and make decisions that are not just good, but right.
Next year I will remember that God got me And I will focus more on being and not just doing. Next Year, I will be full of courage and success that God and I will define. Thank God for how far I have come, for everything there is a season, And God is the author of my faith, my story and my time.
Sometimes, you can lose your self. And even your confidence. Sometimes, the enemy’s lies start getting louder than the truth of God. Or your confidence never fully bloomed from the start. May you see yourself through the eyes of God. May you come to love yourself because God first loved you and His love for you is beyond measure. May you remember your worth is not predicated upon what you do or what titles you bear. May you heal and exhale in the presence of a gracious and patient God. May you remember you are fearfully and wonderfully made. May you walk into the room with the brightest smile, a persevering and resilient attitude, and a peaceful heart as you learn to trust God through each day.
Here is a snippet of my poem, titled RealConfidence.
…When my confidence enters the room
May it be quiet, regal, and signaturely pleasant
As a sweet, elegant perfume
When I put on the shoes I can fit
I will walk confident
I too have fallen short of the glory of God
But I was heaven sent
…I am heaven sent
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Tannika Nikeya 